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title: "North Shields Ferry Landing Relocation Design & Build"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04552e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE"
published: "2025-11-18"
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# North Shields Ferry Landing Relocation Design & Build

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04552e

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "North Shields Ferry Landing Relocation Design & Build" is orchestrated by Nexus, a prominent buying organisation based in Newcastle upon Tyne. The contract, notable for its complex construction work within the marine environment, includes the development of a new ferry landing as well as associated works on the existing Western Quay. As of 18th November 2025, the procurement has reached the award stage, with McLaughlin and Harvey appointed as the main contractor. This selective procurement process adhered to a restricted procedure, ensuring a competitive yet targeted approach. The project covers the UKC region, with an emphasis on port-related activities, and has an established contract with a value of £23,900,000GBP. Initially planned in 2024, the project's critical milestones included a tender period that ended in August 2024, with construction activities envisaged to commence by April 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine construction and civil engineering, offering prospects to engage in a high-profile development within the North East of England. Companies with capabilities in executing complex design and build marine projects will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. The procurement method used underlines the importance of quality in the bid evaluation process, with a strong focus on both quality and price. Such contracts could stimulate business growth by providing substantial work over an extended period, thereby contributing to the strategic expansion of experienced construction firms within the marine sector. The completed project will serve as an important addition to local transport infrastructure, underscoring the contractor's role in enhancing the region’s transport efficacy and accessibility.

## Notice

Award of main contractor experienced in marine environment construction who will be responsible for the design, consents and construction of various elements related to the North Shields Ferry Landing Relocation project. This includes the construction of a new ferry landing, associated works on the existing Western Quay to enable public access and utility routing, extension of the existing Fish Quay's Protection Jetty and removal of all existing redundant structures at the old ferry landing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contractor will be required to: a) Conduct full design responsibilities, including studies, investigations, modelling and calculations to inform the design process. b) Obtain any further necessary consents, licenses, permissions and leases from relevant authorities including liaison with consenting authorities, application submissions and compliance with consent conditions. c) Develop detailed design information and construction method statements, subject to review and approval by the Project Manager and Engineer. d) Take full responsibility for the content and preparation of all consent submissions, including fees and charges. e) Execute all construction activities required to complete the project according to the Scope outlined in the Client's Requirements documents. f) Commit to social value contract conditions, manage public consultation and maintain positive stakeholder relations with all interested parties. g) Ensure resources are available to provide Nexus with any required details to support the grant funding conditions for the development. h) Ensure the recently approved outline planning consent conditions are discharged. The Contract is NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Option C with bespoke amendments. Stage One Works Early Works (as outlined in Part 1 of Schedule 3): - Pre-commencement planning discharge documents - Mobilisation & welfare - Landside works - Pontoon, linkspan & bank seat installation - Jetty extension - Existing terminal removal - Detailed design - Stage 2 target cost and programme Stage Two Balance of the Works: - Scope to be agreed upon by the client and contractor at the end of Stage One, prior to entering Stage Two Financial Cap: - The works in Stage One are capped at a budget of PS1,600,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074596-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,900,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE |
| Additional buyers | NEXUS |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Arthur's Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MCLAUGHLIN AND HARVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45244000 - Marine construction works

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 09:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074596-2025
- 15 Jul 2024 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021702-2024
- 17 Jun 2024 at 13:40 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018635-2024
- 25 Apr 2024 at 14:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013472-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nepo.org/
- https://www.nexus.org.uk/

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